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Thalessa aculeata (Deshayes, 1844) Aculeate rock shell |
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| Family: | Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: East Africa, Northeast and Southeast Asia. | |||
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| Biology: | Frequently collected for food by coastal inhabitants (Ref. 349). Often common among rock oysters (Ref. 349). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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